The sub-tropical paradise of Trebah Garden once again proved the perfect backdrop for Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s biggest annual event which saw over 2,500 people of all ages enjoy a host of wildlife activities.

The wildlife weekend event, built on the success of previous years and was a showcase of all the important work the Trust does protecting Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.

Visitors were able to get close to and learn all about owls, buzzards, hawks and even snakes with the Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre and there was also a chance to see Trebah’s wild birds with the British Trust for Ornithology putting on live bird ringing demonstrations.

Tiny creatures were seen in fascinating detail with Kernow Microscopical Society and Cornwall Bat Group gave a rare chance to meet these nocturnal species. Cornwall Seal Group and Helford Marine Conservation Group also joined in to share their work.

Trebah was a hive of wildlife-inspired creativity with the nature reserves team helping visitors to make their own bird boxes while Fox Club, the Trust’s junior membership, gave young wildlife lovers the chance to make their own bespoke owl mask. There was also pond dipping, specialist wildlife walks, guided nature photography and low tide rockpool rambles in brilliant sunshine.

Dee Reeves, trustee for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "It was a great privilege for Cornwall Wildlife Trust supporters to visit this superb garden, especially at this time of year, and for us to be able to hold this unique event which showcases Cornwall’s wildlife and the work we do to protect it.

"With something for everyone whatever their interest in wildlife conservation, it was absolutely delightful to see people young and old enjoying themselves and engaging in our work and passions."

Nigel Burnett, Trebah Garden’s director, added: “In this our third year of hosting the Trust’s Wildlife Celebration, we were blessed with superb weather helping to put the icing on the cake as it were to an excellent, engaging and extremely well supported event. It was heartening to see so many visitors of all ages enjoying the displays and presentations that Cornwall Wildlife Trust, their staff and volunteers so enthusiastically made available to their members and to our garden visitors.

"I would like to thank on behalf of Trebah and the Trust, Chris and Jean Kessell for their goodwill and support by providing additional land for car parking, without which the event could not have taken place.”